New York Times bestseller Laura Lippman showcases why she is one of todayâs top crime writers in this acclaimed collection of suspenseful stories featuring fierce womenâincluding one never-before-published novella.
âA first-rate collection, an obvious must for the legions of Lippman fans, but also great reading for anyone who savors short crime fiction.â â Booklist (starred review)
The award-winning master of psychological suspense is in top form in this collection of diverse and diabolically clever stories.
In the never-before-published âJust One More,â a married coupleâlonging for that old romantic sparkâcreates a playful diversion that comes with unexpected consequences.
Lippmanâs beloved Baltimore PI Tess Monaghan keeps a watchful eye on a criminally resourceful single father in âSeasonal Work,â while her mother, Judith, realizes that the life of âThe Everyday Housewifeâ is an excellent cover for all kinds of secrets.
In âSlow Burner,â a husbandâs secret cell phone proves to be a dicey temptation for a suspicious wife.
A fatherâs hidden past piques the curiosity of a young snoop in âThe Last of Sheila-Locke Holmes.â
Plus seven other brilliantly crafted stories of deception, murder, dangerous games, and love gone wrongâirrefutable evidence that Laura Lippmanâs riveting fiction will more than satisfy any crime reader.